RYAM
Chris Sittard has extensive work experience in procurement and sourcing roles. Chris is currently the VP Sourcing/CPO at RYAM. Prior to this, they served as the SVP & Chief Procurement Officer at Zep Inc. where they led a team focused on improving people, process, and profit in a fast-paced B2C environment. Before that, Chris worked at Solenis, where they held the positions of Senior Vice President Global Sourcing & CPO and Vice President, Procurement. At Solenis, they oversaw strategic sourcing, achieved significant cost savings, and expanded the global procurement function. Chris also has experience at Ashland, where they held various procurement roles, including Director of Procurement in the Water Technologies division and Director of Procurement in the Functional Ingredients division. Overall, Chris Sittard has a track record of leadership and success in procurement and sourcing.
Chris Sittard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, with a concentration in Marketing/Management from Assumption University.
RYAM
**Le français suivra** RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.4 billion of revenues. RYAM’s intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents. ● RYAM est un leader mondial des technologies à base de cellulose, y compris les spécialités de cellulose de haute pureté, un polymère naturel que l'on trouve couramment dans les filtres, les produits alimentaires, les produits pharmaceutiques et d'autres applications industrielles. La compagnie fabrique également des produits pour les marchés du papier et de l'emballage. Avec des opérations de fabrication aux États-Unis, au Canada et en France, RYAM emploie environ 2 500 personnes et génère environ 1,4 milliard de dollars de revenus. La propriété intellectuelle et les processus de fabrication de RYAM ont été développés sur plus de 90 ans, ce qui a permis d'obtenir des propriétés uniques et une qualité et une constance très élevées. RYAM est régulièrement classée parmi les 50 premiers exportateurs du pays et livre ses produits vers 79 ports dans le monde, desservant des clients dans 20 pays sur cinq continents.